Jan 08 Polar vortex heads for Texas and neighboring states, with snow and sleet expected By Jamie Stengle, Sean Murphy, Associated Press An area stretching from Texas to Tennessee braced Wednesday for the possible arrival of freezing rain and snow even as some other parts of the U.S. hit by the plunging polar vortex this week began to shake off its icy… Continue reading
Jan 05 Heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as wintry mix blasts across the country By Patrick Whittle, Brian Witte, Associated Press A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday, as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” to some areas. Continue reading
Jan 05 Heavy snow, freezing rain cause widespread disruption across the UK and Germany By Pan Pylas, Monika Scislowska, Associated Press With the weather set to stay inclement on Sunday in the U.K., there are concerns that many rural communities, particularly in the north of England, could be cut off, with up to 40 centimeters of snow on the ground above… Continue reading
Jan 04 Bone-chilling winter storm turns roads perilous in central U.S. before moving east By Heather Hollingsworth, Brian Witte, Associated Press Road conditions were deteriorating Saturday in the central U.S. as a winter storm brought a mix of snow, ice and plunging temperatures, with forecasts calling for the dreaded combo to spread eastward in the coming days. Continue reading
Dec 30 Storm system spawning tornadoes kill 4 across southern U.S. By Makiya Seminera, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press A meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center said Sunday there were at least 45 reports of tornado damage over the weekend across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Continue reading
Dec 11 As bomb cyclone develops, atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast By Patrick Whittle, David Sharp, Associated Press The storm is bringing heavy rain and fierce winds to many areas until Wednesday night, and flooding is possible in some places. Utilities geared up for potential power outages from damage caused by winds that may exceed 60 mph in… Continue reading
Dec 01 Heavy snow, bitter temperatures keep parts of the U.S. in a deep freeze By Cara Anna, Associated Press Officials in Erie, Pennsylvania, said Sunday that the heavy lake-effect snow has produced “treacherous” conditions that are causing even snowplows to get stuck as they work around the clock to try to clear city roads. Continue reading
Nov 19 ‘Bomb cyclone’ with heavy rain and wind threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest By Hallie Golden, Christopher Weber, Associated Press Heavy rain and winds are set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods. Continue reading
Nov 10 Microplastics may affect weather and climate by producing clouds, researchers find By Miriam Freedman, Heidi Busse, The Conversation Clouds affect Earth’s weather and climate in many ways. New research suggests that the presence of microplastic particles may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise. Continue reading
Oct 22 Cuba fights to recover from nationwide blackout and storm that killed six By Andrea Rodriguez, Milexsy Duran, Associated Press Cuba's capital was partially illuminated Monday night after a massive blackout that has generated a handful of protests and a stern government warning that any unrest will be punished. Continue reading